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Viv to leave Emmerdale
Emmerdale star Deena Payne is to leave the soap after 18 years in the role of Viv Hope, it has been announced.
The actress will bow out from the part within the next few months - though details of her final storyline are currently being kept closely under wraps.
Despite the secrecy surrounding Viv's forthcoming departure, show producers have confirmed that her exit will be at the heart of a "huge winter storyline".
In a statement, Payne commented: "Emmerdale has been such a gift to me for the past 18 years and I've taken every challenge with both hands and enjoyed the ride.
"I'm very proud of Viv and the impact she has had over the years. I will miss putting on her shoulder pads and high heels every morning, but I am very excited about what the future holds."
Emmerdale's series producer Gavin Blyth added: "Deena created one of Emmerdale's most iconic characters in Viv. She's been a fundamental part of the show over the years and a valued member of the cast for which we are very grateful.
"We do not take decisions about losing characters lightly, but it is also the nature of soap that characters must come and go from village life. Deena's exit will be both unmissable and moving."
Viv's most recent storyline has seen her split from husband Bob (Tony Audenshaw), though there have since been hints that the sharp-witted character is struggling to move on following the break-up.
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EMMERDALE'S longest serving female star Deena Payne has been axed after 18 years playing Viv Hope.
The actress, 56, joined as the Woolpack landlady in 1993.
She told how she went through a rollercoaster of emotions after learning that Viv, who is now the village postmistress, was being written out.
Deena said: "My first feeling was a rope had been taken off, complete relief. Then came the anxiety. You worry about financial security, then rejection, which isn't nice."
Although shocked, she said she'd been expecting something to happen as her character had increasingly been sidelined. Deena, who recently wed her long-term partner, musician Steve Grant, told Hello! magazine: "The last 16 months have been frustrating. To come in now and then to clear a table or throw a line over my shoulder was horrible.
"In the past I had two or three major storyline challenges a year. I thought about not accepting another contract because I was so unhappy."
Tony Audenshaw, who plays her on-screen hubby Bob, said: "Viv is an icon. I'm devastated."
Emmerdale said Viv would go as part of a "huge" winter storyline.
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She is right, since she has come back, she has not really had much of a storyline other than another break-up with Bob, I shall miss her, I like her a lot. :(
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The writers were wrong to split her and Bob up. I'll miss Viv but her storylines have been poor.
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It is a shame she is one of the better characters on the show
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Deena Payne, who plays 'Emmerdale' battle axe Viv Hope, is being written out of the show after 18 years.
The actress will leave the ITV1 soap in the next couple of months as part of a "huge winter storyline".
In a statement, Deena said: "'Emmerdale' has been such a gift to me for the past 18 years and I've taken every challenge with both hands and enjoyed the ride.
"I'm very proud of Viv and the impact she has had over the years. I will miss putting on her shoulder pads and high heels every morning, but I am very excited about what the future holds."
Speaking about the shock decision to axe the popular character, 'Emmerdale's series producer Gavin Blyth added: "Deena created one of 'Emmerdale's most iconic characters in Viv. She's been a fundamental part of the show over the years and a valued member of the cast for which we are very grateful.
"We do not take decisions about losing characters lightly, but it is also the nature of soap that characters must come and go from village life. Deena's exit will be both unmissable and moving."
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Gutted. I think Viv has improved as a character since returning from her time in prison. They have toned her down a bit and that has been a good thing. I hope they don´t kill her off.
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If they kill her off then Bob will be left with the twins. They may send her to live with Donna or Scott and take the twins with her.
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One's a Hope, the other's a Charity, so it's no wonder Emma Atkins will be sad to see the back of Deena Payne.
Emma, who plays fiery Charity Tate in Emmerdale, has confessed she was "shocked" by the news Deena had been axed after her 18 years as Viv Hope.
But she has faith (see what we did there?) that the actress will go on to great things, especially in the world of music and dance.
"I am very sad," Emma said, at the launch of a new Emmerdale spin-off DVD.
"It was a bit of a shock initially but I think it will be amazing for Deena to have a rebirth, and go out into the world and do her own thing.
"She's very talented as a dancer and a singer as well so I think she'll be very successful and I wish her all the luck."
She added that Deena is pleased with the decision.
"It was a bit shocking to begin with but it's just one of those things, and she's happy."
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After 18 successful years with Emmerdale, Deena Payne's final moments in the role of village stalwart Viv Hope have now been screened. The actress's departure from the ITV1 soap was officially announced last October, but there was a tragic twist to the tale in the show's fire episodes as Viv lost her life in the blaze. Here, in a quick Q&A, Deena reflects on her time at Emmerdale and reveals what the future holds.
What have been the highlights for you over the years?
"So many! Being able to 'indulge' and have time to make the character work and working with so many brilliant actors, directors, writers and producers. And rising to so many challenges and being part of the whole scheme of things - the longer I was there, the more I realised how complicated it is and how much planning goes into everything."
What would you say was your favourite storyline?
"The airplane crash, being taken hostage, Bob coming into Viv's life and the Paddy affair!"
Is there a particular scene that stands out or is memorable for you?
"The Carol and Viv day out stalking Bob, flinging herself vertically at Paddy behind the PO counter and the ensuing scene!"
What about your favourite 'Viv' moment?
"Anything slightly over the top and a little bit inappropriate - for example, arriving at Kelly's wedding hungover in a bright green outfit with huge hat and dark glasses - and dressing up for Bob!"
What have you enjoyed the most about being on the show?
"Having the time to evolve as Viv and not being a typical nomadic actor, being in one place to bring my son up! And now realising that for quite a few people I am a household name - they have been on Viv's journey too. I am given many positive warm comments, it's a lovely fulfilling feeling!"
Who will you miss the most?
"VIV! She has been my one Emmerdale constant for nearly 18 years! And of course many of the crew and cast I have worked closely with, Tony Audenshaw especially!"
If you could sum up your time in Emmerdale in three words, what would you say?
"I'm so lucky!"
What's next for you?
"Loads of exciting things! I start rehearsing for the national tour of Calendar Girls at the end of March, the tour starts in Birmingham on April 18th and I will play Cora."
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Viv aka Deena Payne gives an interview to the Daily Mirror
http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/news/...5875-22847567/
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ITV Interview with Nick the Arsonist
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Shame Viv does not even get a funeral in the village :(
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Perdita
Shame Viv does not even get a funeral in the village :(
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Wed 19th
Meanwhile, the villagers begin funeral arrangements for the victims of the fire,
Thurs 20th 1900
Andy agrees to go to the funeral with Ryan, but as the villagers file into the church, they're surprised to see him. As the coffin is carried in, Andy is met by angry mourners who demand that he should leave.
Thursday 20th 2000
After the funeral, ........
Mmmmm it seems that there is at least one funeral. I can hardly see ITV having a funeral for Terry and not for Viv. Isnt Vivs previous husband buried in the village
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Obviously not though, otherwise Deena would not have mentioned it in her interview
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Perdita
Obviously not though, otherwise Deena would not have mentioned it in her interview
It seems strange though doesnt it. She must have annoyed the bosses at ITV. Maybe something to do with her time off.
She definately does deserve better
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Viv should be buried in Emmerdale with Vic
Surely Donna and Scott and the twins will inherit the shop and cafe not Kelly as she isnt Viv's real daughter but I dont think Scott or Donna are returning (they could recast the roles as the others werent that missed)
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lizann
Viv should be buried in Emmerdale with Vic
Surely Donna and Scott and the twins will inherit the shop and cafe not Kelly as she isnt Viv's real daughter but I dont think Scott or Donna are returning (they could recast the roles as the others werent that missed)
I agree but then again we know Kelly is returning so no doubt the scriptwriters will write the storyline so as she benefits.
I didnt think Bob and Viv were actually divorced yet
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alan45
It seems strange though doesnt it. She must have annoyed the bosses at ITV. Maybe something to do with her time off.
She definately does deserve better
No, she definItely deserves better
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Deena Payne has revealed she doesn't watch Emmerdale any more.
The actress spent 18 years on the soap playing feisty mini-skirted postmistress Viv Hope before her character died in a fire which swept through the village.
But Deena doesn't spend her evenings tuning in to keep tabs on her former co-stars in the Dales.
When asked if she still watched the soap, Deena told OK! magazine: "I don't any more!"
She added: "I felt sad to leave everyone and I really miss Viv because I feel I put quite a bit into making the character. I was quite tearful on my last day."
Deena - whose dramatic storylines on Emmerdale included a plane crash, a hostage scenario and the post office being blown up - admitted she particularly missed acting alongside Tony Audenshaw, who plays Bob Hope.
She added: "But it's weird because when you work on a soap, you sometimes don't see each other for months, so I still feel like I'm part of it."
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Deena Payne has claimed that she has "got her life back" following her Emmerdale exit.
The actress left the ITV1 soap in January, when Viv Windsor became one of the two victims of a devastating blaze. Speaking to Channel 5's OK! TV, Payne admitted that she was enjoying her chance to spend time at home.
"Oh I love it, I love it. I'm just indulging at being at home," she said. "I've painted my healing room and I've made curtains, cushions and everything. I'm just being a mum and enjoying it. I've got my life back.
"You did have a bit of a life [on the soap], but it was always constricted. You know, you go on holiday with a load of scripts."
Speaking about her 18 years in the role, she said: "I loved it, I loved it. The challenges that I had and making the character - getting involved with [her] and making it work. I was always given challenges and I hope I rose to those challenges. I really enjoyed working on it and I loved the crew, I got on well with everybody, all the directors - mainly!
Discussing her exit, Payne confessed that her exit had "hurt" for a while but said that was beginning to "heal".
"I didn't want to leave, but it was the right time if ever I had to," she said. "My contract just wasn't renewed. It came at the right time."
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Former Emmerdale actress Deena Payne has blasted producers for not giving her character Viv a legacy.
The 57-year-old, who starred in the rural soap for 18 years, admitted that she feels betrayed by writers for not allowing Viv to be buried in the village.
She told The Scotsman: "The thing that disappointed me most was that she wasn't given a grave in the graveyard - her body was just sent down South.
"That's what made me really sad, the fact that I'd put all that involvement into the history of Emmerdale and yet don't have a little placard."
Payne previously revealed her sadness with her alter ego's exit last year, which saw the shopkeeper die virtually off-screen in a fire.
Confessing that she misses playing Viv, the actress added: "As much as she was different to me, she exorcised a certain part of me."
